Published Nov 19, 2020

130: Take Control Of Your Brain | Dr. David MD and Dr. Austin Perlmutter MD

Dr. David and Austin Perlmutter delve into the vital connection between diet, exercise, and sleep on brain health, highlighting the detrimental impact of sugar on cognition and the benefits of exercise-induced BDNF on neuroplasticity, while emphasizing the crucial role of sleep in emotional regulation and decision-making.

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- How can I improve my sleep?
  Asked by 2,308 people
- How can I improve sleep quality?
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- How can I reduce inflammation?
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- What are effective lifestyle changes to combat anxiety?
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- How does one tailor a diet to manage chronic inflammation?
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- What are some mind-body practices?
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- How long should you sleep?
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- How does exercise impact mental health?
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- What role does diet play in emotional well-being?
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- How to sleep better
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- Can you provide more details on the health impact of artificial sweeteners?
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- How can I get better sleep?
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- How can I reduce stress?
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- How to improve sleep
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- How can I improve my memory?
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130: Take Control Of Your Brain | Dr. David MD and Dr. Austin Perlmutter MD

Topics covered

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Enhancing Brain Health

The Power of Sleep

Brain Health Strategies

Finding Balance

Controlling Inflammation

Exercise and the Aging Brain

Inflammation and Decision Making

The Sugar Dilemma

The Power of Sleep

The Power of Sleep

Optimal Brain Diet

The Brain-Mind Connection

Understanding Added Sugar

Brain Health Insights

Questions from this episode

How can I improve my sleep?

How can I improve sleep quality?

How can I reduce inflammation?

What are effective lifestyle changes to combat anxiety?

How does one tailor a diet to manage chronic inflammation?

What are some mind-body practices?

How long should you sleep?

How does exercise impact mental health?

What role does diet play in emotional well-being?

How to sleep better

Can you provide more details on the health impact of artificial sweeteners?

How can I get better sleep?

How can I reduce stress?

How to improve sleep

How can I improve my memory?

Episode Highlights

Diet and Inflammation

Exercise Benefits

Sleep Impact

130: Take Control Of Your Brain | Dr. David MD and Dr. Austin Perlmutter MD

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Diet and InflammationDr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Austin Perlmutter explore the impact of refined sugar on brain health, emphasizing its role in inflammation and cognitive decline. They offer dietary recommendations to reduce sugar intake and improve overall brain function.

Diet and Inflammation

Exercise BenefitsThe discussion shifts to how exercise can significantly enhance cognitive function and brain health. Dr. David Perlmutter and Louisa Nicola explore the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in neuroplasticity and its connection to exercise.

Exercise Benefits

Sleep ImpactDr. Austin Perlmutter and Dr. David Perlmutter explore the profound effects of sleep on brain health and decision-making. They discuss the glymphatic system's role in cognitive maintenance and how sleep influences emotional regulation and impulse control.

Sleep Impact